The New Jersey Medical Reporter: A Monthly Journal of Medical and Surgical,. Whole No. 57. January 1855. Vol VIII. No. 1
Booklet: 50 pp booklet with paper wraps. January 1855. Vol VIII. No. 1.The New Jersey Medical Reporter: A Monthly Journal of Medical and Surgical Science, edited by S. W. Butler, M.D. 9" x 5 ¾". Frontispiece engraving N. Chapman.; Light cover wear; otherwise fine.
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Vibrant Octavo Valentine "Love in Thine Eyes
England, 1870. Very good to near-fine.. A particularly bright and colorful octavo-sized Valentine made from embossed gilt lace paper, small floral Victorian scraps, chromolithographed poem, and chromolithographed image of a coy young women in red and white hat. Lace paper includes exotic flora and birds including a hummingbird and parrots. The poem begins: "Let me dwell in the... Read More
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Anniversary of the Chestnut Street Congregational Sabbath School, Chelsea
Chelsea, [Massachusetts], 1863. Toned with letter folds, else fine.. Printed program including hymns and order of events for the 1863 anniversary of the Chestnut Street Congregational Sabbath School in Chelsea, Massachusetts. Features an address by the Rev. J.C. Fletcher, and ends with prayer and benediction. Bifolium (7.75" by 5"), pp. [4], illustrated with an image of two pious... Read More
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Trade Card for Bennage & Elliott, Limited Engraving, Printing and Stationery House
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Bennage & Elliott, 1890. Very good to near-fine. Minor toning, dust soiling.. A stylish engraved trade card for Bennage & Elliott, an engraving, printing, and stationery housed based in Philadelphia. Utilizes a faux three dimension effect in its typography, as well as cherry blossoms and an eagle for imagery. An effective advertisement for their own product.... Read More
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Promotional Conundrum - The 7 and 8 Puzzle
Carrollton, Illinois: C.E. Underwood's Bakery and Confectionary, 1900. Very good. Minor toning, edge wear, minor toning.. A delightful puzzle and premium, printed on card and used to advertise C.E. Underwood's Bakery and Confectionary. The directions are as follows: "Place a penny (or any other small article) on any star, move it along a straight line to an opposite... Read More
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Fairy's Pie" -- Trompe l'oeil Booklet Advertising Mince Meat to Families with Children
Chicago, Illinois: T.E. Dougherty, 1880. Very good. Light toning, dust soiling.. A cleverly designed "Trompe l'oeil" (trick of the eye) advertising booklet die-cut, chromolithographed, and embossed to resembled a freshly baked pie. Advertises New England brand mince meat, and includes an illustrated children's story inside. It begins with a rhyme: "They say that pie is bad for me,... Read More
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Milton Bradley Colors for Seashore's Elementary Experiments in Psychology
New York and Chicago: Henry Holt and Company, 1908. Good. Toned. Chipping and short tears to envelope, including one larger closed tear spanning approx. 4 inches. Minor damage or creasing to a couple of the colored slips. Housed in the original printed envelope, this item is comprised of thirty-nine (39) individual slips of colored paper produced to be... Read More
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Hickey-Hoyoscope
United States: C.P. Meier, 1930. Near-fine. Minor toning, vertical crease on lower leaf of card bifolium.. The "Hickey-Hoyoscope" is a whimsically illustrated volvelle fortune teller game. The directions instruct the user to turn the volvelle based on one's birthday several times, adding up the given numbers in window "B"; corresponding answer appear on the back of the card.... Read More
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Royal Tanning Co. Salesman's Sample Book
Boston, Massachusetts, 1920. Good to very good. Some minor dust soiling, wear.. Salesman's sample book of nineteen (19) different leathers, most of which appear to be calf, embossed to appear more exotic (e.g. crocodile, snake, lizard, etc.). Each sample measures approx. 3.5" by 1.5". Sample book measures 3.5" by 1.5" by 0.75", and features a printed title card... Read More
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The Employment of Children in Pennsylvania
[Philadelphia,] Pennsylvania: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry and Department of Public Instruction, 1928. Near-fine. Minor toning internally. Minor sunning to extremities.. A "digest of the Child Labor Law" published for educators, with blank spaces on the inside of the upper cover for teachers to enter their name, address, "issuing officer", and school district. Includes a brief overview... Read More
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New Motherhood in the Early 1930s: Three (3) Government-Issued Pamphlets on Breast Feeding, Nutrition, and the Importance of Sunlight for Infants
Washington, D.C.: U.S. Dept. of Labor, 1932. Good. Light dust soiling, short tears.. Three (3) early 1930's guides published for new mothers from the Children's Bureau of the U.S. Dept. of Labor, educating women on the importance of pre- and post-natal care for mother and baby. Subjects covered include breast feeding, the importance of sunlight (to avoid rickets),... Read More
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Christy's Panorama Songster; Containing the Songs as sung by The Christy, Campbell, Pierce's Minstrels and Sable Brothers
New York: William H. Murphy, 1895. Well used. Edge chips on back strip. Separations and bends on wrap. Archival tape repair wrappers.. 37 pp. . A wide array of songs. Many with writer's name and copyright year (mostly 1889) Last page and back wrapper promotes Merchant's Oil products. Measures 6 3/4" x 4 3/4
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Postcard Depicting Spiritual Leaders Father Divine and Mother Divine
[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania], 1946. Very good to near-fine. Minor toning.. Postcard reproducing the likenesses of Father Divine (a.k.a. Reverend Major Jealous Divine, a.k.a. George Baker, c.1877-1965) and Mother Divine (a.k.a. Sweet Angel Divine, a.k.a. Edna Rose Ritchings, 1925-2017), accompanied by the tag line, "International Peace In the Air On Land [and] On the Sea". The postcard appears to be... Read More
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KVP Household Papers on Parade
Kalamazoo, Michigan: Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Company, 1930. Very good. Minor dust soiling.. Illustrated advertising poster for wax paper, parchment paper, and other products sold by the Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Company, promising housewives "You will enjoy doing housework Quicker, Better and Easier ... and with more pleasing results". Illustrations of the products march along the bottom of the poster... Read More
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Sample Book of Yarns -- Delaine Manufacturing Co
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Delaine Manufacturing Co, 1936. Good to good. Toned. A couple unobtrusive nicks/tears in lower leaf. Yarn samples in very good, bright condition. Upper right-hand corner of upper leaf torn. Envelope worn with a couple short tears.. Good Yarns Insure Good Finished Work". A sample book of rug and knitting yarns produced by Delaine Manufacturing Co. of... Read More
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Early Childhood Nutrition Leaflets for Parents and Healthcare Professionals in 1943 New York City
New York, New York: New York City Department of Health, 1943. Near-fine. Lacking at least one pamphlet (no. 6).. A set of nine (9) educational leaflets on early childhood nutrition distributed by the New York City Department of Health in 1943. Includes four (4) pamphlets "for parents" in plain English, and five (5) pamphlets "for staff", i.e. healthcare... Read More
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Ladies' United Aid Society of Philadelphia Printed Circular
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Ladies' United Aid Society of Philadelphia, 1868. Very good to near-fine. Minor toning, vertical crease.. Printed circular soliciting contributions to the Ladies' United Aid Society of Philadelphia to help support their new "Home for the aged and infirm". Includes a list of trustees and managers, and a brief description of the lot purchased for the home... Read More
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Diabetes; When the human engine does not properly burn its fuel
Metropolitan Life, 1925. 6 pp. Image of man fueling a furnace on front cover. Discusses the fuel our bodies need, diabetes - its signs and causes, how insulin helps the diabetic and how to guard against diabetes. One of the ways to guard against diabetes is "Infections of teeth, tonsils and other organs should be promptly treated and removed".... Read More
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Home Kindness; A Picture Gift Book for the Children
New York: McLoughlin Bros, 1870. Unpaginated. Illustrated Wrap. 6 full page lithograph illustrations. Verses include Unwilling Pussy, Lucy and Dash, Be Kind to They Father, Be Kind to Thy Mother, Be Kind to Thy Sister and finally Be Kind to Thy Brother. McLoughlin advertising back cover. Measures 9 1/2" x 10 3/4" Cover wear with edge chips and light... Read More
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Correspondence to Blanche Annis Leavitt, a Teacher from Belmont, NH
Belmont, NY, 1911. Blanche Annis Leavitt (1881 - ?) was a teacher at Belmont Grammar School in in the early 1900s. The collection includes various correspondence and ephemera associated with her time at Belmont Grammar School, from her students to her co-workers, to her family. The bulk of the collection dates from 1901 - 1907, as Blanche would marry... Read More
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Bush's Watchmakers Catalogue Circular featuring Self- Generating Gas Blow-Pipe Lamp
Pittsburgh, PA, 1844. A 4pp circular featuring images, narrative and pricing information on the Self-Generating Gas Blow-Pipe Lamp, Bush's Wheel Protector, Roller Remover, Ruby Pin Adjuster, Movement and Fan Washers, Material Cup, Pivot Wire and Case Spring Extractor. For sale at Goddard, Hill & Co. Jewelry. Pittsburgh, PA. Measures 8 1/2"x 5 1/2". Letterfolds.
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2 finely executed paper dolls with 2 costumes and 2 hats done after 1850s Brave Boy and Little Girl . All Two-sided
1940. A 7 3/4" male and slightly shorter female two-sided paper dolls. They are drawn in the style of the Brave Boy and the Little Girl He in dashing finery with a sword and feathered hat, she in her outing attire with her dog at her side. Both with creative license, but well executed in the style of. ... Read More
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Advertising Campaign Portfolio with Printer Samples - Glendale Milk
New York: McTee & Co Inc, 1929. The Advertising Campaign Portfolio was produced by McTee & Company Inc for Glendale Milk in 1929. McTee & Company was New York based advertising firm run by John Bevans, a novelist poet and advertising man, who produced ads that both "that tell your story at a glance" and will "entertain and... Read More
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Truly Victorian - Lace Paper Hand Fan Promotes Clothing Store
NY: L. Bernheimer & Co, 1890. An 8 1/4" x 8 1/2" die-cut "lace paper " heavy stock/board hand fan on a 5" handle. Compliments of Philadelphia Clothing Store for Ladies and Gents, Branch Store, La Bar Bloc, Slating ton, PA.
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Junior Toilettes, The Fashion Magazine for the Young, includes Cecile and Her Pretty Frocks, Vol. III, No. 10
New York: Toilettes Fashion Company, Aug-05. 34 pp with current fashions for the younger set. Each page incldues various costumes include back views and pattern numbers. Also includes Fashion Hints - Helps for Buy Mothers, A Pretty Improved Girdle, Mothers Corner, Children's Sweaters, a paper doll page with Cecile and Her Pretty Frocks, The Children's Hour, Baby Outfits' Puzzledom... Read More
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